Windows/OS X/iOS/Android: Cross-platform VPN service Hotspot Shield has long been one of our favorite VPN services, but now it includes malware blocking and the ability for pro users to select their VPN server's physical location to access content available abroad.

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We've talked about how to find a great VPN in the past, but some of the features that make a good VPN great include malware protection, the option to choose where your VPN IP address is located, and little to no logging. Hotspot Shield already offers malware protection while you're logged in, and they've never kept access or connection logs. Now, Hotspot Shield allows you to temporarily suspend encryption locally so you can access the web securely but your local network without having to disconnect, and pro users have the option to select where their exit servers are located and choose an IP address in the US, the UK, or Australia, perfect for accessing content abroad.

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Hotspot Shield is available as a free and ad-supported VPN, but for $30/yr or $5/mo you can strip out the ads and get the new option to select your exit country. You can download the Windows and Mac apps at the link below, or grab the iOS and Android apps at their respective app stores.